Some on you may have seen this, earlier in the week in the other media but with changes so minimal, we've being doing due diligence to make sure this story was real, and it is !

So here is the new 958 Generation 2 facelift Cayenne.

Cayenne chassis type numbers

A note on Cayenne chassis type numbers...

The original Cayenne from 2002-2006 was the type 955
The 2007 facelift was the type 957, although they probably should have called it the 955.2 but it was a significant facelift.

Anyway the second-generation Cayenne was the type 958, but then Porsche have run into type number issues, because you can't called it the 959, since that was already claimed and the 960 is supposed to another sportscar in the mound of the 959.

However looking at this new facelift, it has some minor changes but in keeping with current traditions, we're calling it the 958 Gen 2.

Porsche is revamping its flagship Cayenne SUV, boosting performance and economy, improving comfort and specification, and introducing – it claims – a ground-breaking plug-in hybrid model. The five-model range will be in dealerships from 11 October, priced from £49,902 for the base diesel.

What’s the flagship model?

For speed, the uprated Cayenne Turbo is the obvious flagship, but the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is a bit more three-dimensional. It’s the world’s plug-in hybrid premium SUV, says Porsche. The plug-in Cayenne adopts a lithium-ion battery pack, and its 94bhp electric motor doubles the output of the outgoing hybrid Cayenne’s e-motor. Coupled with the supercharged 3.0-litre V6, the E-Hybrid’s total output is 410bhp and 435lb ft, which is good for 0-62mph in 5.9secs. So pretty rapid, but that’s not all.

Charge the E-Hybrid from the grid, and you can drive in electric mode for up to 22 miles, though not if you stick close to EV mode’s 77mph top speed. And because the E-Hybrid gets to complete a chunk of the fuel economy test cycle on zero emissions electric power, without any consideration of the carbon impact of its generation, the E-Hybrid emits just 79g/km of CO2, and supposedly returns 83mpg. Porsche GB is clearly pushing the E-Hybrid model, pricing it below the outgoing hybrid at £61,474 – the same as the S Diesel.

As for the £93,763 Cayenne Turbo, the 4.8-litre twin-turbo summons 513bhp, an extra 20 horses compared with the previous model. The vital statistics are 0-62mph in 4.5secs, 173mph v-max, 24.5mpg and 267g/km on the biggest tyres.

Enough stats already: talk me through the other tweaks!

Look closely at the hideously fake-looking press shots, and you’ll spot the cosmetic differences. The bonnet design and front wheelarches are revised, while bi-Xenon headlamps become standard with those distinctive, four-spot LED daytime running lights.

The new central grilles overlay active air flaps: when not needed for cooling, they close to reduce drag. The Cayenne now gets Porsche’s coasting function, which decouples the engine and transmission when you lift on the motorway, helping you maintain precious momentum without it being sapped by engine braking. Porsche claims the ride quality is more comfortable, without any negative impact on dynamic ability.

The rump looks wider and lower, thanks to new bumpers and a cleaner number plate surround. The S’s rectangular, single barrel exhausts have also bowed out, and the rear lamps are redesigned. Inside, a 918-inspired multi-functional sports wheel with paddles is standard equipment, as is a powered tailgate, front and rear park assist and cruise control.

What about the cars Europeans actually buy – the diesels?

Peak output of the base 3.0-litre V6 diesel climbs from 241 to 258bhp and fuel economy improves to up to 42.8mpg. Coming down are CO2 emissions – now 173-179g/km, down at least two UK company car tax brackets – while 0-62mph dips three-tenths to 7.3secs. Outputs of the 4.2-litre V8-powered diesel S look pretty much unchanged, though the 0-62mph sprint drops three-tenths to 5.4secs, C02 dips to 209g/km and fuel economy hits 35.3mpg.

The petrol-powered Cayenne S takes a big step forward, with the old 4.8-litre V8 downsized to a 3.6-litre bi-turbo V6. The V6, with 414bhp and 406lb ft, gives you two miles more to the gallon, powers to 62mph from standstill in 5.5secs, and emits up to 229g/km of CO2. A Cayenne S will set you back £60,218.

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Official Press Release from Porsche

Even more efficient and dynamic: the new Porsche Cayenne

A sharper design, boosted efficiency and extensive set of standard features: Those are the key characteristics of the new Porsche Cayenne1). As a sports car among sport utility vehicles (SUVs), besides offering five seats and extensive high-end features, it primarily offers a lot of room for a lot of driving fun. With high performance and typical Porsche design DNA.

The new generation of the Cayenne will launch on the market in five versions: Cay-enne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and – in a world premiere – the Cayenne S E-Hybrid2), which is the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. This model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid and the 918 Spyder, make Porsche the world's only carmaker to offer three plug-in hybrid models. All Cayenne engine versions show improved performance figures as well as better fuel economy than comparable previous versions. A new engine is the 3.6-litre V6 biturbo of the Cayenne S that was fully developed by Porsche.

The Cayenne is a unique success story at Porsche. The company introduced the first generation in 2002. This vehicle made the idea of a sports car in the SUV segment a reality – and it set standards right from the start. Sales have exceeded all expectations: Over 276,000 first generation vehicles were produced (2002 to 2010), and around 303,000 units of the second generation, which was introduced in 2010, have already been produced so far. So the Cayenne is not only boosting profitable growth at Porsche, it is also creating a solid economic foundation for investments in future generations of sports cars.

Sharpened exterior design
In its latest version, Porsche designers have given the Cayenne an even sharper design with precise lines and purposefully placed light refracting edges. Entirely new are the design of the front body, the front wings and the bonnet. Also new are the airblades: These air fins on the right and left of the vehicle's front end efficiently guide cooling air to the intercoolers and also make a strong visual statement.

At first glance, the new Cayenne can be clearly made out as a Porsche by its bi-xenon headlights, which are standard in the base and S models, with "hovering" four-point LED daytime running lights that are typical of Porsche. The high performance standard of the top model, the Cayenne Turbo, is emphasised by standard LED headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).

The rear section of the new Cayenne was also thoroughly updated: the layout of the rear lights creates a three-dimensional effect; the brake lights – like the LED daytime running lights in front – are designed in four elements. The license plate recess, boot handle and lights are now integrated more elegantly into the boot lid. Designers also re-designed the car's horizontal lines, giving the vehicle an even fuller stance on the road. The newly designed exhaust tailpipes are now integrated in the lower rear section. An automatically activating boot lid is a standard feature.

In the interior, designers devoted much of their effort to the driver's space – the driver now gets a new multifunction sport steering wheel with shift paddles as standard; its look and functions are based on the steering wheel of the 918 Spyder. They also made the rear seating system even more comfortable, and seat ventilation can now be ordered as an option for the rear seats.

Power and torque were boosted while improving fuel economy, enabled by numerous individual modifications to the entire drivetrain: for Porsche these are not incompatible or contradictory goals. For instance, all new Cayenne models consume significantly less fuel, because of a coasting function, the further advanced "auto stop-start function plus" and optimised thermal management. Active cooling air flaps are now being used for the first time in the Cayenne models. They are located behind the middle air inlet and are controlled by engine management. They are opened or closed according to the specific driving situation and cooling needs; this way they adjust the air volume that is available for cooling. When they are closed they improve aerodynamics, which reduces air drag and thereby improves fuel economy.

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. The technical progress made here is immense compared to the previous Cayenne S Hybrid. The new model has a lithium-ion traction battery with an energy capacity of 10.8 kWh, which enables an all-electric driving range of 18 to 36 km, depending on the style of driving and route topography.

The power of the electric motor was more than doubled: from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW). The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 l/100 km (79 g/km CO2). The three-litre V6 supercharged engine (333 hp / 245 kW) and the electric motor (95 hp / 70 kW) produce a combined system power of 416 hp (306 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a total system torque of 590 Newton metres from 1,250 to 4,000 rpm. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h. The top speed in all-electric driving is 125 km/h. The traction battery can be charged from the electric power grid or while driving. Relevant vehicle data can be called up from a smart phone using the standard Porsche Car Connect feature.

The hybrid tradition at Porsche extends back to the year 1899 and to the Lohner Por-sche – the world's first vehicle to have a battery-powered electric drive as well as a combustion engine, which was designed and built by Ferdinand Porsche. In the current model line-up, the Panamera S E-Hybrid is setting standards worldwide as the first plug-in vehicle of the premium class. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is now transferring this forward-looking technology to the premium SUV segment. Extraordinarily powerful hybrid technology has also already been implemented in a sports car, in a super sports car no less – the 918 Spyder. This car serves as an example of technology transfer from motorsport to production cars: the most advanced form of hybrid drive technology is currently implemented in the 919 Hybrid, and it is also being studied for production vehicles.

The new 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine of the Cayenne S, which was developed entirely at Porsche, is another example of how downsizing with reduced engine displacement and fewer cylinders does not compromise core values: the engine's NEDC fuel consumption is between 9.8 and 9.5 l/100 km (229-223 g/km CO2), which is one litre less than with the previous V8 engine. The biturbo V6 develops a maximum power of 420 hp (309 kW) at 6,000 rpm – a gain of 20 hp/15 kW. The car's torque of 550 Newton metres is available from 1,350 to 4,500 rpm (gain of 50 Newton metres). The previous power density of 83 hp (61 kW) per litre engine displacement was increased to 117 hp (86 kW) (gain of around 40 percent). With its standard eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission, the Cayenne S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds (5.4 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package) – 0.4 seconds faster than the previous Cayenne S. The vehicle's top speed is now 259 km/h (gain of one km/h).

The Cayenne Turbo is characterised by a high level of performance readiness, uninterrupted forward thrust and an ability to handle any driving situation. 4.8-litre engine displacement, eight-cylinders and biturbo boost result in engine power of 520 hp (382 kW) at 6,000 rpm, its torque is 750 Newton metres from 2,250 to 4,000 rpm. This lets the Cayenne Turbo accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (4.4 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). Its top speed is 279 km/h. Fuel consumption is 11.5 to 11.2 l/100 km (267-261 g/km CO2).

The diesel versions of the Cayenne combine sportiness with even better fuel efficiency. For example, the three-litre V6 engine in the Cayenne Diesel produces 262 hp (193 kW) at 4,000 rpm and has a fuel consumption of 6.8 to 6.6 l/100 km (179-173 g/km CO2). Thanks to its SCR system, the car already conforms to the EU6 emissions standard. In interplay with its torque of 580 Newton metres, from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm, the car can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (7.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package), and its top speed is 221 km/h. The 4.2-litre V8 engine of the Cayenne S Diesel produces 385 hp (283 kW) at 3,750 rpm and a torque of 850 Newton metres from 2,000 to 2,750 rpm. From a standstill, it reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (5.3 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). Its top speed is 252 km/h, and its NEDC fuel consumption is 8.0 l/100 km (209 g/km CO2).

Chassis tuning of the new Cayenne was optimised for even greater comfort, naturally without compromising its dynamic pace. This makes the spread between comfort and sportiness even greater than before – and it validates the Cayenne claim to being the sports car in the SUV segment.

The new Cayenne models will launch on the market starting October 11, 2014. In Germany, the Cayenne Diesel will cost € 66,260, the Cayenne S € 80,183, the Cay-enne S Diesel € 82,087 and the Cayenne Turbo € 128,378. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid will cost € 82,087, which is exactly the price of a Cayenne S Diesel – and is around € 1,000 less than the price of the previous Cayenne S Hybrid. This was made possible by synergistic effects realised by Porsche in the area of hybrid technology. Therefore, effective immediately the price of the Panamera S E-Hybrid is being lowered by over € 6,000 to € 104,221. Cited prices include VAT and country-specific features.

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